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Explain how a student-run elective can assist with curriculum reform Describe 8 steps for developing an elective Identify potential obstacles and strategies for overcoming them www.lakeshorelearning.com

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To teach students about a topic not already taught in medical school To get students (and faculty and staff) to start talking To demonstrate student interest (document everything!) For eventual incorporation into formal curriculum

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Name: Sex & Health Elective Objectives: To identify and analyze students' own beliefs regarding diverse sexualities (Beliefs) To explain basic sexual health principles for a variety of patients with diverse backgrounds and experiences (Knowledge) To develop the skills to both assess and address sexuality and sexual health concerns (Skills)

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Potential obstacles Area of interest is too broad/vague The material you want to teach is already being taught later during medical school Needs assessment is too long Needs assessment does not give you the responses you want 1. Identify a Need 2. Seek Help 3. Approach the Administration 4. Logistics 5. Create the Curriculum 6. Evaluation 7. Sustainability 8. Sharing the Information 9. Research Opportunities

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No man is an island –John Donne **Dont do it alone!** Find other students to help you Find a sympathetic faculty advisor What resources are available? Published literature National guidelines (LCME) Other schools AMSA: email national leaders, Inspiration Exchange, Projects in a Box Other national organizations http://www.belarto.co.uk 1. Identify a Need 2. Seek Help 3. Approach the Administration 4. Logistics 5. Create the Curriculum 6. Evaluation 7. Sustainability 8. Sharing the Information 9. Research Opportunities

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Consider: When will elective / each session be held? How long will each session be? What time will sessions be held? Reserve the location Find speakers (early!) Publicity publicity publicity Emails, flyers, announcements, talk it up, collaborate with other groups, do a teaser Budget? And all other pesky tasks that come up… 1. Identify a Need 2. Seek Help 3. Approach the Administration 4. Logistics 5. Create the Curriculum 6. Evaluation 7. Sustainability 8. Sharing the Information 9. Research Opportunities

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Talk up your elective! Tell your faculty about it, show them your evaluations and other data Encourage them to incorporate aspects of your elective – or the whole thing – into your medical school curriculum www.dannybrown.me